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Choi Gwi-hwa

Choi Gwi-hwa

Acting1978Yasu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea

Biography

Choi Gwi-hwa is a South Korean actor, primarily known for his supporting roles in many popular films. Born March 3rd, 1978, he made his acting debut in a minor role in the 2009 film, 'Why Did You Come to My House?'. He has since appeared in many popular films, including 'Train to Busan', 'A Taxi Driver', and 'The Roundup', each hitting over 10 million viewers. He won 'Best New Actor' in 2017 for his role as Civvies Leader in 'A Taxi Driver', also winning ‘Best Supporting Actor’ the same year for his role as ‘Captain Jeon Il-man’ in ‘The Outlaws’. He then reprised his role in 2022 in 'The Roundup', which hit the 5th highest-grossing film in the Korean Box Office. He has also appeared in many popular television dramas, including 'Incomplete Life', 'Squid Game', and 'Bad Guys: Vile City'.

Known For

Acting History

2025
The First Ride
as Nam Jung-dae
Nice to Not Meet You
TVas Hwang Ji-sun16 eps
Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
TVas Prince Jesan12 eps
Squid Game
TVas Kim Gi-min / Player 203 / Gi-myeon / Player 2036 eps
2023
Devils
as Team leader
2018
The Soul-Mate
as Jong-sik
The Drug King
as Head of Department Ham
Suits
TVas Chae Geun-Sik
2017
The Outlaws
as Jeon Il-man
A Taxi Driver
as Civvies Leader
The Discloser
as Seon-ho
My Golden Life
TVas Kang Nam-Goo
Bad Guys: Vile City
TVas Ha Sang-Mo
Distorted
TVas Yang Choo-Sung
Running Man
TVas Self1 eps
2016
Train to Busan
as Homeless Man
The Net
as Director Lee
Vampire Detective
TVas Jang Tae-sick
2015
Seoul Searching
as Mr. Chae
2014
One on One
as Oh Ji-ha
Incomplete Life
TVas Park Yong-goo
2013
Way Back Home
as Detective from Seoul Prosecutor's Office
2012
Runway Cop
as Detective Pyung
Doomsday Book
as Removal Team
2010
My Dear Desperado
as Gang Member 1
2009
Nice Shorts
as Go Dong-pil

Social Media

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
3/3/1978(48 years old)
Place of Birth
Yasu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
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